Travis Pastrana's Latest Showcar Is A Mini Cooper Pickup With Hayabusa Engine

If you thought you've seen all kinds of crazy builds, think again. Travis Pastrana has just added another wild machine to his garage-a Mini Cooper-based pickup that packs not one, but two Suzuki Hayabusa engines. Built by rallycross driver Liam Doran, this machine is originally designed for the UK's Autograss racing scene-short, chaotic races on dirt or grass tracks where engineering freedom is almost unlimited.

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At first glance, it looks like a quirky Mini pickup, but it's far from stock. The car sits on a custom tubular chassis and uses high-end racing suspension, built purely for performance. The real madness sits behind the driver. Instead of a conventional engine, this build uses two 1,340cc Hayabusa engines, linked together through a custom system that sends power to the rear wheels. The result is a featherweight machine with explosive acceleration-essentially a pocket rocket on steroids.

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Visually, Pastrana's Mini pickup is just as dramatic as its performance. It retains the classic Mini's rounded front, but everything else feels race-ready and aggressive. The standout element is its bold red, white, and blue livery inspired by the American flag. The front grille carries a stylised flag design, while sponsor decals and graphics add to its motorsport identity. The car sits low and wide, with flared arches housing chunky racing tyres, giving it a planted stance.

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Despite the race modifications, it still carries signature Mini elements like circular headlights, but adds details like a mesh grille, hood pins, and visible roll cage inside. The open pickup bed at the rear makes it look even more unconventional-like a Mini reimagined for the track.

While the mechanicals remain unchanged, Pastrana's version stands out thanks to its loud visual identity. Knowing his history, this isn't just a show car-it's likely to be used for demos and stunt-driven showcases.